L-R: James Nesbitt as Bofur, Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins (front), Stephen Hunter as Bombur, Graham McTavish as Dwalin, William Kircher as Bifur and Jed Brophy as Nori in New Line Cinema's and MGM's fantasy adventure 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,' a 2012 Warner Bros. Pictures release. It is the first of a three-part prequel to the hit 'Lord of the Rings' franchise. (James Fisher / Warner Bros. Pictures)

December 31, 2012 12:00:00 AM PST

HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES --

"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" continued its journey atop the box office charts.

The Warner Bros. fantasy epic from director Peter Jackson, based on the beloved J.R.R. Tolkien novel, has been No. 1 in the U.S. and Canada for three straight weeks.

It earned an estimated $32.9 million this weekend, which is not huge by holiday weekend traditions, but this brings the film's domestic total to $222.7 million.

"Django Unchained" debuted at No. 2 with $30.7 million. The critically acclaimed "Les Miserables" debuted third with $28 million. "Parental Guidance" and "Jack Reacher" rounded out the top five.